off-campus housing
Living off campus is a maturing experience, which carries certain responsibilities. As a student living in the community, you are a representative of Johnson & Wales University and your conduct will reflect directly upon the University. The University makes no endorsement of rental property or landlords. This listing is available to aid in your search for off-campus housing. This does not create a legal relationship between you and the University or any third party regarding off-campus housing. As a student living off campus, you must understand and appreciate that residents of a particular community have made a long-term commitment to their neighborhood; students are temporary members of the community and usually remain only for the duration of their academic tenure. All students should reside in housing that meets the requirements of housing codes for the City of Providence. These include efficiency of the heating system and storm windows with screens on every window, also windows and doors should be equipped with sturdy locks. (Pay special attention to exterior door locks.)
The University will respond promptly to complaints from our neighbors and, if necessary, follow with appropriate disciplinary action. Living off-campus does not circumvent your responsibility as a member of the Johnson & Wales community to abide by the Student Code of Conduct. The code includes specific reference to off campus living as outlined in the Student Handbook, and also complies with The Good Neighbor Policy.
The Good Neighbor Policy is a list of expectations set forth by the University in order that off-campus students maintain respectful relations with the community in which they have to chosen to reside. Important areas of concern include, but are not limited to, noise, automobiles, property, and alcohol consumption. Please take the time to view and familiarize yourself with the Good Neighbor Policy, located in your Student Handbook (pp 7-9). Students who enter into a lease and whose signature appears on the lease are jointly and severely liable for the whole amount of the rent. Each individual is responsible for contacting the Office of Residential Life upon renting from the listing.
Please take the responsibilities of living off campus seriously. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please call 401-598-1132.
Off-campus housing list
(19K PDF)
Apartment Community Off-Campus Listing
(70K PDF)
You may also search for an apartment at www.projo.com or www.apartment.com.
If you are a landlord/property owner looking to place a listing, download the Off-Campus Apartment Form (102K PDF). Completed forms can be faxed to 401-598-2263 or mailed to The Office of Residential Life. Please note: All rentals are subject to approval. The University reserves the right to deny/remove listings at any time without notice.
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